CLUB STATUS REPORT

FROM PRESIDENT'S DESK

Club President, Marcus Udokang DTM is an IT Consultant, Writer and Presenter, specializing in project management and business analysis, specifically business applications, requirements analysis, and business process management. He has worked in various industries including Financial Services, Oil and Gas, and IT Training/Education.

Marcus is also host of the Podcast and YouTube channel The Inquisitive Analyst, which focuses on discussions about the triumphs and challenges within the Business Analysis and Project Management fields

M A R C U S U D O K A N G

Event Of The Month From Our President Circle Of Gold

Part of growing and leveling up at Club ToastEd includes events such as contests. One way to prepare for a contest is through a Circle of Gold. What is a Circle of Gold? It's an event we had at Club ToastEd 2 weeks prior to the Area E28 contest. This involved inviting 5 evaluators to listen to the contestant's speeches and provide feedback which can help the speakers tweak their speeches in time for the contest.

We had the event on a Tuesday evening. Three speeches were presented, and a Table Topic. The evaluations were succinct and thorough. Each was unique, and provided ample reflective feedback which the speakers could use. Granted, with only 2 weeks prior to the Area contest doesn't leave much time to revamp the entire speech. Hence the feedback is more for a way to quickly sharpen the speech, with a modification here or there.

There were 3 observers as well as the TMOD who provided their input and comments for the speakers.

The Circle of Gold event is a vital and crucial way for speakers to develop their speaking skills at a rapid rate. And it's a pleasure to offer this service as a value add to our club members.

A hearty congratulations to the contestants who came in 2nd and 3rd place at the Area E28 Contest. MARCUS